'He wanted to take the strike': Tanzid reveals why Robin took first strike
Facing Kagiso Rabada with the new ball at The Wanderers is a daunting prospect for any seasoned opener, let alone a debutant.
Trump admin warns air travelers of another messy day
The Trump administration said Sunday the air travel havoc triggered by a no-takeoff order could drag on for another day, pushing back its timetable for a return to normal
Taliban authorities ban cricket on Kandahar radio
The government has shown support for the game, hosting cricket matches during the August anniversary of its return to power
BNP office set on fire in Pirojpur's Nazirpur, bordering Gopalganj
Local BNP leaders claim activists of Awami League carried out the attack
Yemeni government forces retreat from strait in major setback in war against Houthis
Houthi gains in Yemen and attacks on Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping in recent months have strengthened the position of Iran in the wider West Asia conflict launched by the United States and Israel in February
ASEAN Summit : Prabowo stresses food, energy importance for Indonesia
Three AJR Courier vans vandalised in Dhaka
Police confirm vandalism and say detectives are investigating two cases over earlier attacks
ICSB honours 44 companies for corporate governance excellence
The award ceremony, held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon in Dhaka on November 12, recognised companies for their corporate governance practices in 2025 in compliance with the Corporate Governance Codes of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and relevant regulatory frameworks
BGB on high alert along Jashore border to prevent 'illegal entry of AL men'
Border force steps up surveillance amid concerns over illegal infiltration, says BGB-49 Jashore Battalion commander
Indonesia supports Timor-Leste's bid for 2029 ASEAN chairmanship
I'll do whatever I can for Bangladesh: Erdoan told Tarique during COP31 meeting
State Minister Humaiun Kobir shares details of Erdo
Is the govt unable to keep Ziaul under control? asks Ilias Alis wife Tahsina
BNP MP asks whether the crimes against humanity accused received preferential treatment while being escorted to the tribunal without restraints
ASEAN digital economy could reach US$2 trillion through DEFA: Prabowo
10 years in the making, Mosaddek breaks Bangladesh's double-ton record
Ten years is a long time but all-rounder Mosaddek Hossain clearly hasn
91% of firms upbeat on trade growth amid rising costs
HSBC survey finds
Speaker urges restraint after uproar during Amir Hamza
Jamaat MP Shahjahan Chowdhury raises objections to ruling party lawmakers
Food grain stock stands at 21.47 lakh tonnes: Minister
Current stock exceeds food security reserve by 7.12 lakh tonnes, Afroza Khanam tells parliament
Health minister undergoes stent procedure in Dhaka hospital
Procedure followed an angiogram that detected coronary artery blockages, ministry says
Law and order remains under control: Salahuddin tells JS standing committee
Home minister says agencies remain committed to preventing sabotage and terrorism
HSC 2026 retake exams: Form fill-up deadline extended to Nov 18
Examination fees due November 19; tests scheduled for December 1-15
Workers to start leaving for Malaysia at month-end: Minister
List of authorised medical centres to be published tomorrow; migration cost fixed at Tk 154,000
Srabon apologises to fans after costly mistake against Pakistan
Bangladesh goalkeeper Mehedi Hasan Srabon has apologised to the country
8 more die of dengue, 1,952 hospitalised in 24 hours
Death toll rises to 499, total cases reach 1,62,509
UGC moves to reform agricultural cluster admission system
Proposed changes from 2027-28 academic year aim to fill all seats and reduce delays
Banton ton sets up England rout of Australia in second ODI
Tom Banton scored a superb century as England thrashed Australia by 135 runs to level the three-match one-day international series in Adelaide on Sunday.
Young hiker found alive after missing for 7 days in South Sulawesi
8 more die with measles-like symptoms
Combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths reaches 1,314 this year
Govt approves duty cuts on dates, apples and malta ahead of Ramadan
Customs duty on dates to fall from 25% to 5%; lower rates for apples and malta to apply from January 24 to February 23, 2027
Carrying 'logi-boitha', AL activists breach barricades, set road fires in Gopalganj
Traffic near Launch Ghat halted for about 40 minutes; activists also remove nameplates at a government college and university
Carbon trading confirms Indonesia's progress in cutting emissions
Teacher registration candidates protest in Shahbagh for special recruitment circular
Protesters say previous recruitment circulars excluded subject-wise vacancies, leaving them without recommendations despite passing all three stages of the examination
Indonesia pilots interest-free financing program for MSMEs
'Enough is enough, pack your things and leave'
Brazil football legend Rom
EC warns against online fraud over NID correction
Citizens urged to beware of fake NID correction services online
Prabowo urges stronger ASEAN resilience amid global turmoil
No decision yet on severance fund manager: Ministry
Bima's Bo' Sangaji Kai ancient manuscript gains UNESCO recognition
HC rejects writ petition challenging school admission tests
The High Court today rejected a writ petition challenging the government's decision to reintroduce admission tests at schools across the country for the 2027 academic year
Golden harvest brings smiles to Teesta char farmers
Favourable weather boosts Aman yield as cultivation expands by 5,000 hectares in a year
2 killed after being 'pushed off' moving bus in Rangpur
Locals block Rangpur-Saidpur highway demanding arrest
Two fishing cat cubs rescued from Moulvibazar
The 'vulnerable' cubs will be released into suitable habitat after receiving necessary care
12 dead in Iran bus accident: state media
The accident late on Saturday between Abdanan and Dehloran, near the Iraqi border, was under investigation, the IRNA news agency said.
6 BGB platoons deployed in Gopalganj to maintain law and order
Troops to coordinate with other law enforcement agencies and follow the district magistrate
Bangladesh lose two wickets early
Opener Mahfijul Islam Robin has been handed his Test debut as Bangladesh opted to bat first in the opening Test against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
Indian student jailed for 30 years for online child sex abuse in U.K.
The court heard that Kazi pretended to be a teenage boy on social media and gaming platforms to build trust with girls aged between 10 and 15
Aceh's 24-kilometer flag recognized by Guinness World Records
Saif to captain Bangladesh in Rising Stars Asia Cup
With Mohammad Naim currently in South Africa with the national Test squad, Bangladesh have named Saif Hassan as his replacement in the squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup, which begins in Qatar on November 19.
8-year-old student found dead inside madrasa toilet in Dinajpur
Madrasa director and his brother-in-law detained for questioning
Indonesia, 17 countries condemn Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital
Prabowo attends Retreat Session of 49th ASEAN Summit in Metro Manila
German embassy to introduce digital student visa process from January
Existing appointment waiting list to be scrapped by end of this year
Ebola outbreak remains out of control in Congo six months into response
The Ebola outbreak is the deadliest of Congos 17 outbreaks and is on track to surpass the death toll from the West African outbreak that killed 11,000 people between 2014 and 2016
Borobudur Marathon boosts sports tourism, local economy: Governor
Indonesia considers bid to host 2028 COP33 UN climate summit
19-year-old killed in fire at Korail slum
Three firefighting units bring blaze under control within half an hour
Dear BFF, even ballmen need to understand football
Dear BFF, the players are not the only ones who need to understand football. So do the people responsible for making the game happen.
Former National Book Centre director Fazle Rabbi dies at 92
Writer, translator and Ekushey Book Fair organiser served as centre's director for nearly 15 years
Over 50 factories shut amid labour unrest in Savar, Ashulia
Factory operations normal in most areas, say Industrial Police
Workers briefly block Dhaka-Tangail highway over wage demands
Traffic halted for 30 minutes in Mouchak; Dhaka-Mymensingh highway remains clear
Bahrain issues first threat alerts since September as Iran says it attacked US base
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had attacked a US military base in Bahrain in retaliation for hostile US actions, Iran's Fars news agency reported.
Pakistan coach backs Bangladesh to have a bright future
The Pakistan coach felt the semi-final had been closely contested but was pleased with his side
BNP, Jubo Dal offices attacked in Gopalganj
Also torched several shops of BNP supporters who blame Awami League activists for the attack
India votes against UNGA resolution calling for global moratorium on death penalty
The resolution expressed deep concern that, despite the global trend towards limiting the application of the death penalty, there was a significant surge in reported executions in 2025.
Bahrains Interior Ministry issues alerts of potential threats
Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navys Fifth Fleet, urged citizens and residents to remain calm and proceed to the nearest safe location, its Interior Ministry said
Tea workers demand written pledges as union election campaign gathers pace
Workers demand fair wages, land rights and better healthcare, while candidates say they are preparing manifestos
Prabowo receives personal welcome from Marcos at 49th ASEAN Summit
U.S. suggested Kyiv cede land to Russia in exchange for joining NATO, says Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also warned the Kremlin was betting everything on this winters military campaign
Pakistan played better football, admits Dooley
Bangladesh coach Thomas Dooley admitted that his side were never better than Pakistan at any stage of their SAFF Championship semifinal, as the hosts crashed out of the tournament following a late goal on Saturday.
US suggested Kyiv cede land to Russia in exchange for joining NATO, Zelensky says
Moscow has pounded Ukraine in the run-up to the colder months, with Russian President Vladimir Putin showing no sign of backing down
Ronaldo-less Portugal suffer hammering at hands of Denmark
Portugal were hammered 4-1 by Denmark on Saturday, an embarrassing Nations League defeat in their first match without Cristiano Ronaldo following the superstar forward's retirement from international football.
U.S. must respect Indias right to defend itself, maintain zero tolerance towards terrorism: Blinken
India is a global force, Mr. Blinken said, adding that the relationship and shared interests between Washington and New Delhi were really global in nature
Repair of old copper wiring caused US flight disruption: Trump admin
Friday's nationwide ground stop -- meaning no planes can take off -- sparked widespread chaos and left hundreds of thousands of passengers in limbo, with some pulled off planes moments before they were due to depart by airline staff who appeared in the dark about unfolding events.
Global powers converge on Manila as ASEAN summit kicks off
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday near the summit's conclusion, a visit expected to include a sideline meeting with fellow Quad countries India, Japan and Australia -- the first of his second term.
SpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship 'catch'
The Starship emerged from a cloudy sky after surviving the extreme heat of re-entering Earth's atmosphere, then descended slowly over Starbase before slipping smoothly between mechanical chopstick arms above Launch Pad 2.
Indonesia reaffirms commitment to reinforcing ASEAN unity, centrality
Outage appeared to involve network handling critical radio frequencies, two airline officials say
Case filed over shooting at Anurag Pharma
Pharmacy manager accuses unidentified people of attack and demanding Tk 50 lakh in extortion
2018 to 2026: Bangladesh haunted by the same old demons
Bangladesh's SAFF Championship 2026 campaign ended in cruel fashion on Saturday, as a late error from Mehdi Hasan Srabon handed Pakistan a 1-0 semifinal victory at the National Stadium, leaving the hosts to rue another missed opportunity on home soil.
Prabowo earmarks additional Rp100 billion for each provincial capital
Reserved-seat MP Nusrat Tabassum
Complainant alleges Abdul Halim and his associates vandalised his house, assaulted him and his wife, and looted valuables worth Tk 1.5 lakh last year
Ministry boosts synergy for 2028 mandatory halal certification roadmap
Initially, its operations will begin with two arrival and two departure flights
Rising tourist arrivals in Lombok create job opportunities: Minister
Bangladesh's long wait for SAFF glory goes on after Pakistan heartbreak
One end of the National Stadium erupted in celebration while the other fell into stunned silence. Pakistan
Indonesia supports COP31 BRIDGE Initiative, urges flexible financing
Law enforcers must stop pleasing political bosses to ensure good governance: Badiul Alam
Shujan secretary stresses need to improve capabilities of law enforcement agencies
President Prabowo arrives in Manila for 49th ASEAN Summit
BGN expands information access to strengthen free meal program
Bangladesh, Pakistan locked at 0-0 after entertaining first half
The first half produced an evenly contested battle, with Bangladesh gradually growing into the game after Pakistan made a brighter start. Neither side lacked attacking intent, but poor finishing and the woodwork kept the scoreline unchanged.
